Psychometrist II (TPT 0.5 FTE)
About the role
Position Information
Posting Number:
ROM25-264E
Title:
Psychometrist II (TPT 0.5 FTE)
Position Status:
Temporary Part-time
Contract End Date:
09/01/2026
FTE:
.5
Job Schedule:
Days
Department:
Laboratory & Diagnostic Services
Union:
OPSEU Local 479
Site:
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
About The Royal
As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.
Duties:
- The Psychometrist works under the clinical supervision of a registered Clinical Neuropsychologist for all clinical activities.
- Providing clinical support to Neuropsychologist staff in the delivery of neuropsychological assessment services.
- Responding to service consultation requests for neuropsychological services in a timely fashion.
- Contribute to the triage system for client waiting lists.
- Administration and scoring of psychometric measures used in neuropsychological assessment.
- Attend team meetings and contribute to discussions regarding service delivery.
- Provide research support to the teams.
- Assistance with the preparation of educational presentations to hospital, community, and academic audiences.
- Participate in program- and discipline-specific activities.
- Demonstrate awareness of and adherence to practices that are in alignment with the Supervising Psychologist’s ethical and professional requirements, including; awareness of College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario guidelines for supervision of non-registered psychology staff, professional practice, and practices regarding communications and documentation of client contacts, as well as adherence to The Royal’s policies on timely completion of documentation and workload measurement.
- Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
- Ensure a work environment that is conducive to the Anti-Racism, Harassment, & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Psychology from an accredited university with appropriate training.
- Experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
- Knowledge of techniques to effectively communicate with patients who have severe psychiatric, sensory and/or cognitive problems.
- Knowledge of psychometric test administration procedures used in Neuropsychological assessment batteries, and appropriate for use with a range of youth, adults and geriatric population, including those with developmental disabilities.
- Commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement.
- Ability to work actively and collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary team and with other service providers.
- Ability to respond to consultations in an effective and timely manner.
- Familiarity with the standards of the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.
- English level A- in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing is mandatory. Bilingual (French/English) is an asset.
Salary Range:
44.67 to 57.90 per hour
Additional Information
- All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
- The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
- All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
- The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
About Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
The Royal is one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres. Our mandate is simple: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. The Royal combines the delivery of specialized mental health care, advocacy, research and education to transform the lives of people with complex and treatment resistant mental illness. The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health raises funds that support The Royal’s work while placing a sharp focus on awareness building through the You Know Who I Am campaign.
The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (ROHCG) is made up of:
* The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre (ROMHC) - a new 188-bed state-of-the-art mental health facility located in Ottawa;
* The Brockville Mental Health Centre (BMHC) - a specialized 219-bed psychiatric facility located in Brockville;
* The University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research (IMHR) - home of leading-edge multidisciplinary research programs that investigate the biological and psychological factors contributing to mental illness and innovative ways to treat mental illness;
* Royal Ottawa Place (ROP) - a 96-bed long-term residential care centre located in Ottawa; and
* The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health - the fundraising organization that supports mental health research, capital projects and equipment purchases on behalf of the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group.
Psychometrist II (TPT 0.5 FTE)
About the role
Position Information
Posting Number:
ROM25-264E
Title:
Psychometrist II (TPT 0.5 FTE)
Position Status:
Temporary Part-time
Contract End Date:
09/01/2026
FTE:
.5
Job Schedule:
Days
Department:
Laboratory & Diagnostic Services
Union:
OPSEU Local 479
Site:
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
About The Royal
As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.
Duties:
- The Psychometrist works under the clinical supervision of a registered Clinical Neuropsychologist for all clinical activities.
- Providing clinical support to Neuropsychologist staff in the delivery of neuropsychological assessment services.
- Responding to service consultation requests for neuropsychological services in a timely fashion.
- Contribute to the triage system for client waiting lists.
- Administration and scoring of psychometric measures used in neuropsychological assessment.
- Attend team meetings and contribute to discussions regarding service delivery.
- Provide research support to the teams.
- Assistance with the preparation of educational presentations to hospital, community, and academic audiences.
- Participate in program- and discipline-specific activities.
- Demonstrate awareness of and adherence to practices that are in alignment with the Supervising Psychologist’s ethical and professional requirements, including; awareness of College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario guidelines for supervision of non-registered psychology staff, professional practice, and practices regarding communications and documentation of client contacts, as well as adherence to The Royal’s policies on timely completion of documentation and workload measurement.
- Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
- Ensure a work environment that is conducive to the Anti-Racism, Harassment, & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Psychology from an accredited university with appropriate training.
- Experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
- Knowledge of techniques to effectively communicate with patients who have severe psychiatric, sensory and/or cognitive problems.
- Knowledge of psychometric test administration procedures used in Neuropsychological assessment batteries, and appropriate for use with a range of youth, adults and geriatric population, including those with developmental disabilities.
- Commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement.
- Ability to work actively and collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary team and with other service providers.
- Ability to respond to consultations in an effective and timely manner.
- Familiarity with the standards of the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.
- English level A- in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing is mandatory. Bilingual (French/English) is an asset.
Salary Range:
44.67 to 57.90 per hour
Additional Information
- All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
- The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
- All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
- The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
About Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
The Royal is one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres. Our mandate is simple: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. The Royal combines the delivery of specialized mental health care, advocacy, research and education to transform the lives of people with complex and treatment resistant mental illness. The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health raises funds that support The Royal’s work while placing a sharp focus on awareness building through the You Know Who I Am campaign.
The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (ROHCG) is made up of:
* The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre (ROMHC) - a new 188-bed state-of-the-art mental health facility located in Ottawa;
* The Brockville Mental Health Centre (BMHC) - a specialized 219-bed psychiatric facility located in Brockville;
* The University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research (IMHR) - home of leading-edge multidisciplinary research programs that investigate the biological and psychological factors contributing to mental illness and innovative ways to treat mental illness;
* Royal Ottawa Place (ROP) - a 96-bed long-term residential care centre located in Ottawa; and
* The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health - the fundraising organization that supports mental health research, capital projects and equipment purchases on behalf of the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group.